2025 Compare Cities Education:
Stony Brook, NY vs Omaha, NE

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- Omaha spends 51.7% less per student than Stony Brook.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 23.2% higher in Omaha than in Stony Brook. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Omaha had 9.0% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Stony Brook
 Stony Brook, NYOmaha, NEUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,596$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$26,965  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,312$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.27  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4154573
 Students per Counselor356  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.0.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.9.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.67.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree4.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.6%1.5%
Reviews for Stony Brook    3 Reviews

PROS: Close to the water, very picturesque, hilly and not flat like much of Long Island. High quality of life, low crime rate, clean, hometown feeling. Community  More

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Over 19 years ago

Peaceful, execellent place to  More

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Over 19 years ago

INNDIAN STUDENTS MAY PLEASE CONTACT ME.  More

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Reviews for Omaha    122 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

Born and raised in Omaha, moved to the Pacific Northwest for 50 years, and now back in Omaha. Feels safe, secure, good health care, lots of activities. Compared to  More

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Over 2 years ago

Many of the reviews say Omaha is good for family life - it is, but it also offers the best of quality urban living. I've lived here for 20 years, after living in  More

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Pros: Not much happens, no news is good news. No major tornadoes for decades!! Education can be good in areas. Career opportunities for those who take risks and  More

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